2007-FAST-A Five-Year Study of File-System Metadata
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2007年雅思大作文全集(1)2007.01.06(新题)The world of work is changing rapidly, so people cannot always depend on their jobs. What are the reasons of such phenomenon and offer some measures to solve it.-(2)2007.01.13 (原题)=2005.05.28Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to future career. Others think the true function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion?2005.05.28题目Nowadays, some university offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?(3)2007.01.20 (原题) =2005.07.09Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and giveyour opinion.2005.07.09题目Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it's not government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.(4)2007.02.03 类似2006.06.17Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment, and only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2006.06.17题目The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(5)2007.02.10 类似2005.11.26People think the public library will be replaced by the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2005.11.26题目The main purpose of libraries is to provide books, therefore they should not use limited resources and space and shouldbe replaced by computer software, DVDs etc. Do you agree or disagree?(6)2007.03.03 类似2004.02.21Some people think schools should select pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2004.02.21题目Some people think intelligent children should learn with others together, since it will benefit everyone, while other people think intelligent children should learn separately, and also should get special treatment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.(7)2007.03.10 (新题)More and more people use the mobile phone or computer to communicate, and no longer write letters to each other. Some people think the skills of letter writing will soon disappear completely. Do you agree or disagree? How important do you think letter-writing is?(8)2007.03.31 (原题)=2005.2.26It is now possible to perform everyday tasks as banking, shopping and business transactions without meeting people face-to-face. What are the effects it may bring on the individual and the society as a whole?2005.02.26题目People can perform everyday task, such as shopping and banking, as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects on both individuals and society?(9)2007.04.14 类似2006.09.02The society would benefit from the ban on forms of advertising because it serves no useful purposes and can even be damaging. To some extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?2006.09.02题目In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising to persuade children to buy snacks, toys,and other goods. Parents object such pressure on children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful information inthese advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(10)2007.04.21 类似2006.09.02Customers are faced with increasing amounts of advertising due to the competition among companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? And what measures can be taken to protect their interests? 2006.09.02题目In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising to persuade children to buy snacks, toys,and other goods. Parents object such pressure on children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(11)2007.04.28(原题)=2004.09.18Air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air t ransport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2004.09.18题目Air transport is increasingly used to export fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people believe that this is a good thing, but others consider this use of air transport can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.(12)2007.05.12 类似2006.09.23The unpaid community service should be a necessary part in high college programs (such as helping your neighbor or teaching the children sports or working for the charity).To what extent do you agree or disagree?2006.09.23题目Young adults should undertake unpaid work to help people in the community. To what extent do you think it brings more drawbacks to the community and the young adults than benefits?(13)2007.05.19 类似2004.07.17Nowadays, computer is used more and more in education. Do you think in which areas computer is more important and in which areas teachers are more important?2004.07.17题目Computers do not help children learn more efficiently. On the contrary, computers used in schools have negative effects on children’s physical and mental development. Do you agree or disagree?(14)2007.06.02 类似2006.05.20Many developing countries are increasingly expanding their tourism industry. Why is this case? Is it a positive development?2006.05.20题目The international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. To what extent do you think its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages?(15)2007.06.09 (合并)=2006.08.05+2007.02.10 Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works by using computer. Do you agree or disagree?2006.08.05题目Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.2007.02.10题目People think the public library will be replaced by the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(16)2007.06.16 (新题)In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(17)2007.07.07 类似2004.12.18In some countries, schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today’s world, which of thes e systems is more appropriate?2004.12.18题目Nowadays, university students focus on one specific subject. However, some people claim that universities should encourage students to study a range of subjects. Do you agree or disagree?(18)2007.07.14 (新题)Lectures were used in the past as an old way of teaching a large number of students. As new technology is now available for education, some people suggest that there is no justification for lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(19)2007.07.21(新题)Many problems have impacts on the world, so good relationships between different countries are becoming more and more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(20)2007.08.11Some people think the food has been changed and improved by technological and scientific advances, but others worry that it is harmful to eat this kind of food.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.(21)2007.08.18Some people support to invent a new language that can be used by people all over the world for international communication. Do you think the benefits of this would outweigh the problems?(22)2007.08.25Nowadays, many people save money for their own care after retirement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(23)2007.09.01Some think that the young should take a job as soon as they leave school to develop career. Others think they should further their study in universities to have a successful career. Discuss both opinions.(24)2007.09.08Today, cars cause many problems. What are those problems? Should we discourage people to use cars?Some people think government should invest in art, but others think it should finance health care and education. Discuss and give your opinion.(26)2007.09.22Today, the expenditure of higher education is paid by the government, students or loans which can be paid back after graduation. State the benefits of the three ways. Which way you think is the best way for the society?(27)2007.10.20Some people believe that children begin to learn a foreign language in primary school rather than in secondary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(28)2007.10.13Some employers focus on academic qualifications, paying less attention to life experiences and personal qualities. What are causes of this phenomenon? Is this development positive or negative?Some experts believe that it is better to learn a foreign language at a primary school then at a secondary school. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?(30)2007.11.03=2007.09.22Today, the expenditure of higher education is paid by the government, students or loans which can be paid back after graduation. State the benefits of the three ways. Which way you think is the best way for the society?(31)2007.11.17Nowadays, a lot of advertisements are aimed at children. Some people think there are lots of negative effects for children and should ban the advertisements. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(32)2007.11.24Some say it’s not good for the poor countries to receive financial aid from the rich countries, for it deteriorates their self-dependence and capability to get stronger. To what extent do you agree with the opinion?(33)2007.12.01Some think we have grown in a thrown-away society. People always carry plastic bags and throw them away after one-use, thus it will pollute our environment. What are the reasons for the situation and how it can be alleviated?(34)2007.12.08Some people believe that the aim of university education is to help graduates find better jobs while some others hold that there are wider benefits for the individual and the society. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.(35)2007.12.13Everyday, many species of plants and animals are declining. Offer the reasons for the situation and some solutions to it.(36)2007.12.15Today, it is common that TV news programs show the images of disasters and violence to the public. Discuss the reasons and the effects on the individual and the society.2008年雅思大作文全集(1)2008.01.10Some p eople think children’s spending time on TV, video and PC games is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.(2)2008.01.12Some people think that criminals should be given longer terms in prison, so as to reduce crime rate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(3)2008.01.19Some think the traditional thoughts of old people are out of date. Some believe they are still of some value. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinions?(4)2008.01.26Unemployment is getting increasingly serious in many countries. Some people think students only need to getprimary education, while others think secondary education is necessary. What’s your opinion?(5)2008.02.02Some people think people can exploit animals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so. What is your opinion?(6)2008.02.14An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. What problems will this bring about? Should the government encourage people to live in small towns?(7)2008.02.16An American film actor once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious.”Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than to the present. Do you agree or disagree?(8)2008.02.23≈2007.04.28Some people think imported food exerts positive impacts on our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(9)2008.03.01Schools offer a wide range of courses such as physical education, music, economics, philosophy, math, English, geography, physics and history. Among all these subjects, which one do you think is the most important and which one is the least important?(10)2008.03.08The number of cars keeps increasing, road systems should be expanded. Some people think the government should pay for it. Some people think the car owners should pay for it. What is your opinion?(11)2008.03.13Nowadays people pay lots of attention to physical health through many ways. Some regard the attention is just for individual benefit, others say it is a social responsibility to care about health. What is your opinion toward the statements?(12)2008.03.29≈ 2008.03.13Some people think government should ensure the healthy lifestyle of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(13)2008.04.05≈ 2007.09.08Aircraft uses more fuel than cars and produces more pollution. Some people suggest the non-essential use of aircraft like international travel should be discouraged. Do you agree or disagree?(14)2008.04.12More working people are busy with work and have not enough time to spend with their family and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family life and society as a whole?(15)2008.04.19Figures show that some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think are the current and future effects of this may be for those countries?(16)2008.04.24Teachers used to convey information, but now with wide resources of information, there is no role for teachers to play in modern education. Do you agree or disagree?(17)2008.05.10Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(18)2008.05.22Some people think that schools should concentrate on academic classes, because they are helpful for future career. But they think music and sports classes are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(19)2008.05.31Some people argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think the success is much related to the mentalattitude. Discuss both and give your opinion.(20)2008.06.05Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject, while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range of subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(21)2008.06.14Some people think the cheap air flight gives ordinary people more freedom. However, others think the cheap air flight should be banned because it pollutes the air and brings many other problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(22)2008.06.21Some people think that children should obey rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do, but others think that children controlled too much cannot deal with problems well by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.(23)2008.06.28With technology speeding up, more and more young people begin to use mobile phones and the Internet, but old people have little chance to be exposed to them. What ways could mobile phone and the Internet be useful to old people? How do old people be encouraged to use this new technology?(24)2008.07.05Some people think students should learn more practical courses like computer, but others think they should learn more about theoretical courses like geography and mathematics. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(25)2008.07.12Some people support development of agriculture, like factory farming and scientific creation of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(26)2008.07.24Some people think that in the modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other,while otherssay that individuals are becoming more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.(27)2008.07.26Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefit is in the world business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(28)2008.08.09In some countries government moves industries and businesses from big city to rural area. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the situation and say what you agree with.(29)2008.08.16Giving detailed descriptions about the crime in the newspaper and on TV brings argument. Someone said it has a bad consequence for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(30)2008.08.21International travel makes people prejudiced rather than broad-minded. What are the reasons and how to solve it?(31)2008.08.30Some people think that students should study in group, while others argue that they should study alone. Discuss both opinions.(32)2008.09.06Once children start school, their teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(33)2008.09.13Some believe that environmental protection is very important but they do not do anything about it. Why does it happen? How can we do to solve the problem?(34)2008.10.11Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(35)2008.10.25Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, which you think is more important than the others?(36) 2008.11.08More and more people now choose to wear the fashionable clothes. Why is it? What are the positive and negative effects does this trend impose on the society?(37) 2008.11.15More and more people work at home and study at home with the development of computer technology. Do you think it is positive or negative development?(38) 2008.11.20International travel is becoming cheaper than before, so more and more countries open their doors to tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages?(39) 2008.11.29Some people think modern games can help children to develop wide range of skills, but other people argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(40) 2008.12.04Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basic produced by other counties have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?(41)2008.12.06Memorization of information by frequent repetition, namely rote learning, plays a role in many education systems. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?(41) 2008.12.06 (G)What are the teenager problems? How could schools and parents do to solve these problems?(42)2008.12.13Some people believe that a country can benefit a lot from university education, while others believe that sending a large percentage of young students to go to university is the way leading to unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.05-10雅思大作文集锦05.01.08Nowadays, people get information through news and papers, but meanwhile are uncertain about the truth of these news. Should we believe the journalists? What qualities should a good journalist or correspondent have?05.01.15Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?05.01.22Recent years, the number of crimes committed by young people in major cities throughout the world is increasing. Discuss this issue. Give reasons and suggest some solutions.05.02.05Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilisers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used todo this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.02.19Leisure is a growing industry, but people no longer entertain themselves as much as they used to because the use of modern technology has made them less creative. Do you agree or disagree?05.02.26People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?05.03.05Some people think visitors to others countries should imitate local customers and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.05.03.12It is generally believed that education is of vital importance to the development of individuals and the well-being of societies. What should education consist of to fulfil both these functions?Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.04.02Pressure on the school and university students is increasing and students are pushed too hard work when they are young. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?05.04.09Nowadays education quality is very low. Some people think we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Others believe that it will result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss on both sides.05.04.16The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages? 05.05.21many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?05.05.28Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students skills that assist to find employment, but some people believe the main function of a university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?05.06.11The government is responsible for pr otecting a nation’s cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.06.18Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them.Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?05.06.25Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.07.09Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people think it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.05.07.16Many employees may work at home with the modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?05.07.23The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. Do you agree or disagree?05.08.06Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture,because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?05.08.13Some scientists believe that studying the behaviour of 3-year-old children can tell which children would grow up to be criminals. To what extent in your opinion is crime a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?05.08.20Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept new culture in the foreign country rather than living as a separate minority group with different lifestyle. Do you agree or disagree?05.09.03Children who grow up in families which are short of money are better prepared with the problems of adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.10The only way to improve the safety on our own road is to have stricterpunishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.09.17Some people think that using animals for experimentation purpose is cruel, but other people think that is necessary for the development of science. Discuss both views and give your opinion.05.10.15In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.05.10.22The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels—individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.10.29Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.05.11.12As global trade increases between different countries, many daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?05.11.19Advertising encourages consumers to buy in quantity rather than promoting quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?05.11.26The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and they shouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?05.12.03Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.05.12.10Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out andcontrolled by the governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?05.12.17It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.07Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?06.01.14There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?06.01.21Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?。
2007年12月高等学校英语应用能力A级考试真题参考答案及听力录音原文Part I Listening Comprehension (15 minutes)(评分标准:1-15题每题1分,共15分)Section A1. A2. D3. B4. A5. CSection BConversation 16. C7. BConversation 28. B 9. B 10. DSection C11. the Internet 12. boss 13. pollution14. human 15. face to facePart II Vocabulary & Structure (15 minutes)(评分标准:16-25每题0.5分,26-35每题1分,共15分)Section A16. B 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. A21. B 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. DSection B26. applications 27. cheerful 28. has seen 29. introduced 30. is allowed 31. having seen 32. to discuss 33. will last 34. deeply 35. usePart III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)(评分标准:36-45每题2分,46-50每空1分,51-55每空0.5分,56-60每题1分,共35分)Task 136. B 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. CTask 241. C 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. ATask 346. Information security specialist 47. information system security48. bachelor’s 49. Permanent Resident status 50. resumes@Task 451. B, G 52. K, M 53. J, N 54. P, F 55. Q, EA. reading, reference and copying阅读、查阅、复印B. staff only员工专用C. closed shelves for undergraduates本科生专用书架D. information retrieval room信息检索室E. inter-library loan馆际互借F. display & reading room for new books新书展览室G. multi-media reading room多媒体阅览室H. reference department office参考书部门办公室I. novelty research奇书检索J. lecture hall报告厅K. reading room for reference books参考书阅览室L. return deposit还书库M. reading room for Chinese social books中文社科图书阅览室N. title catalogue书名目录O. circulation for foreign books外文书刊借阅P. card catalogue卡片目录Q. periodicals and magazines期刊杂志阅览Task 556. visitors 57. accepted 58. website59. questions or comments 60. Jim SmithPart IV Translation---English into Chinese (25 minutes)(评分标准:61-64每题2分,65题12分,共20分)61. B---A---D---C 2---1---0.5---062. D---C---B---A 2---1---0.5---063. B---A---D---C 2---1---0.5---064. C---A---B---D 2---1---0.5---065.这些规章制度可以保证你在使用信用卡网上购物或电话购物时更安全。
2007年专四作文真题及范文英文回答:In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of language transcends mere communication. As a gateway to diverse cultures and perspectives, language empowers individuals to navigate societal landscapes and forge meaningful connections across geographical and linguistic boundaries.The study of foreign languages has been recognized as a powerful catalyst for cognitive development, enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory recall. By engaging with foreign languages, learners develop an enhanced understanding of their own native language and gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of human expression.Moreover, the ability to communicate in multiple languages has profound implications for career advancement.In today's competitive global marketplace, professionals who possess foreign language skills are highly sought after by multinational corporations and organizations operating worldwide. Fluency in a non-native language enables individuals to effectively interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders from different cultures, bridging communication barriers and fostering productive collaborations.Beyond the practical benefits, foreign language study fosters cultural understanding and empathy. By immersing themselves in different linguistic worlds, learners gain invaluable insights into the customs, values, and perspectives of other societies. This expanded worldview promotes tolerance, respect, and a greater appreciation for the interconnectedness of humanity.In the realm of education, foreign language instruction has been demonstrated to enhance academic performance in non-language subjects. Studies have shown that students who study foreign languages exhibit improved reading comprehension, vocabulary, and overall cognitive abilities.Additionally, foreign language study has been linked to increased cultural awareness, creativity, and open-mindedness.In conclusion, the study of foreign languages is an invaluable investment in one's intellectual, professional, and personal development. By fostering cognitive growth, expanding career opportunities, promoting cultural understanding, and enhancing academic performance, foreign language education empowers individuals to thrive in a multilingual and intercultural world.中文回答:在日益联系紧密的世界中,语言的重要性超越了简单的交流。
2007年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试(上海卷)英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷(第1-12页)和第II卷(第13页)两部分。
全卷共13页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第I卷(共150分)考生注意:1.答第I卷前,考生务必在答题卡和答题纸上用钢笔或圆珠笔清楚填写姓名、准考证号、校验码,并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号和校验码。
2.第I卷(1-16小题,25-84小题)由机器阅卷;答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。
考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铜笔涂黑。
注意试题号和答题卡编号——对应,不能错位。
答案需要更改时,必须将原选项用橡皮擦去,重新选择。
答案不能涂写在试卷上,涂写在试卷上一律不给分。
第I卷中的第17-24小题和第II卷的试题,其答案用钢笔或圆珠笔写在答题纸上,如用铅笔答题,或写在试卷上也一律不给分。
1.Listening ComprehenslonPart A Short ConversationsDivertions In Part A, you will bear ten short conversations between two speaker. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked aiout what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and deode which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.Coke.B.CoffeeC.Tea.D.Water.2.A.At a restaurant.B.At a studio.C.At a concert.D.At a theatre.3.A.Relievel.B.Worried.C.confused.D.Depressed.4.A.The Browns.B.The Browns’s son.C.The postman.D.The neighbour.5.A.7:00B.7:10C.9:00D.9:106.A.The ring is not hers.B.She doesn’t have gold rings.C.She prefers gold to silver.D.She lost her silver ring.7.A.The screen doesn’t have to be cleaning.B.The keyboard also needs cleaning.C.The man shouldn’t an the cleaning.D.There’s not enough time to clean both. 8.A.The driver will stop the his immediately.B.The guy by the door will help the woman.C.The woman should check the map.D.He will tell the woman when to get off. 9.A.She dislikes fireworks.B.She has plans tar the evening.C.She doesn’t feel like going out.D.She has to get theatre tickets. 10.A.They can’t see the stars clearly.B.They’re not in the city tonight.C.They’re looking at the stars from the city.D.They’re talking about movie stars.Part B PassagesDirections:In Part B, you will heat two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on you paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A.It can make her famous.B.It is easy and rewarding.C.It is dangerous but exciting.D.It has its moving moment.12.A.Somebody was killed.B.Nobody was injured.C.Karen was physically hurt.D.Many buildings exploded.13.A.A fierce war.B.A serious injury.C.A terrible explosion.D.A brave journalist.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14.A.Internet use is increasing quickly in rural and urban areas.B.More and more rural residents have Internet access.C.People have a limited choice of Internet providers.D.City residents use the Internet frequently.15.A.Over 2 million.B.Around 6 million.C.23 million.D.17 million.16.A.More girls have their own websites than boys.B.1 in 4 kids have Internet access from home.C.Most kids think they get too little time online at school.D.Internet connection at home is quicker than that at school.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections:In Part C. you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you ore required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers an you answer sheet.Complete the from. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Complete the from. Write NO MORE THAN TOREE WORDS for each answer.11.Grammar and V ocabularyDirections:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A、B、C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they differ greatly size and shape.A.onB.fromC.byD.in26.The mayor has offered a reward of $ 5 000 to who can capture the tiger alive or dead.A.bothB.othersC.anyoneD.another27.Alan is a careful driver, but he drives of my friends.A.more carefullyB.the most carefullyC.less carefullyD.the last carefully28.—Did you tidy your room?—No, I was going to tidy my room but I visitors.A.hadB.haveC.have hadD.will have29.—Guess what! I have got A for my term paper.—Great! You read widely and put a lot of work into it.A.mustB.shouldC.must haveD.should have30.With the help of high technology, more and more new substances in the past years.B.have discoveredC.had been discoveredD.have been discovered31.—How was the televised debate last night?—Super! Rarely so much media attention.A.a debate attractedB.did a debate attract.C.a debate did attractD.attracted a debate32.The little boy came riding full speed down the motorway on his bicycle, it was!A.What a dangerous sceneB.What dangerous a sceneC.How a dangerous sceneD.How dangerous the scene33.Pop music is such an important part of society it has even influenced our language.A.asB.thatC.whichD.where34.After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice him.A.callingB.calledC.being calledD.to call35.There is nothing more I can try you to stay, so I wish you good luch.A.being persuadedB.persuadingC.to be persuaded36.The Town Hall in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.A.to be completedB.having been completedC.completedD.being completed37.His movie won several awards at the film festival, was beyond his wildest dream.A.whichB.thatC.whereD.it38.Small sailboats can easily torn over in the water they are not managed carefully.A.thoughB.beforeC.untilD.if39.he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.A.ThatB.WhatC.whetherD.that40.The traditional view is we sleep because our brain is “programmed”to make us do so.A.whenB.whyC.whetherD.that41.At minus 130 ℃, a living cell can be for a thousand years.A.sparedB.protectedC.preservedD.developed42.Since Tom downloaded a virus into his computer, he can not open the file now.A.readilyB.horriblyC.accidentallyD.irregularly43.My morning includes jogging in the park and reading newspapers over breakfast.A.drillB.actionC.regulationD.routine44.John was dismissed last week because of his attitude towards his job.A.informalB.casualC.determinedD.earnestⅢ.ClozeDirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.(A)Being alone in outer space can be frightening. That is one reason why astronauts on solo(单独的)space flight were given plenty of work to keep them 45 . They were also in constant communication with people on the earth, 46 , being with people from whom you cannot get away might be even harder than being alone. This is what happens on long submarine (潜水艇)voyages. It will also happen on 47 space flights in the future. Will there be special problems of adjustment under such conditions?Scientists have studied the reactions of men to one another during long submarine voyages. They have found that the longer the voyage lasts, the more serious the problem of 48 is.When men are 49 together for a long period, they begin to feel uneasy. Everyone has little habits of speaking and behaving that are ordinarily acceptable. In the limited space over a long period of time, however, these little habits may become very 50 .Apparently, although no one wants to be 51 all the time, everyone needs some degree of privacy. When people are enclosed together, they are in what is called a stress situation. That means that they are under an unusual amount of 52 or stress.People who are well-adjusted are able to 53 stress situations better than others. That is one reason why so much care is taken in 54 our astronauts. These men undergo a long period of testing and training. One of the things tested is their behaviour under stress.45.A.tiredB.asleepC.consciousD.busy46.A.So farB.After allC.HoweverD.Therefore47.A.longB.fastC.dangerousD.direct48.A.fuelB.entertainmentC.adjustmentD.health49.A.shut upB.held upC.brought upD.picked up50.A.pleasingB.annoyingC.commonD.valuable51.A.noisyB.aloneC.personalD.sociable52.A.emphasisB.conflictC.powerD.pressure53.A.handleB.createC.affectD.investigate54.A.becomingB.choosingC.orderingD.promoting(B)One topic is rarely mentioned in all the talk of improving standards in our schools: the almost complete failure of foreign-language teaching. As a French graduate who has taught for more than twenty-five years, I believe I have some idea of why the failure is so total. 55 the faults already found out in the education system as a whoie-such as child-centred learning, the “discovery”method, and the low expectations by teachers of pupils-there have been several serious 56 which have a direct effect on language teaching.The first is the removal from the curriculum(课程)of the thorough teaching of English57 . Pupils now do not know a verb from a noun, the subject of a sentence from its object, or the difference between the past, present, or future.Another important error is mixed-ability teaching, or teaching in ability groups so 58 that the most able pupils are 59 and are bored while the least able are lost and 60 Bored. Strangely enough, few head teachers seem to be in favour of mixed-ability school football teams.Progress depends on memory, and pupils start to forget immediately they stop having 61 lessons. This is why many people who attended French lessons at school, even those whogot good grades, have forgotten it a few years later. 62 they never need it, they do not practice it.Most American schools have accepted what is inevitable and 63 modem languages, even Spanish, from the curriculum. Perhaps it is time for Britaio to do the same, and stop 64 resources on a subject which few pupils want or need.55.A.Due toB.In addition toC.Instead ofD.In spite of56.A.errorsB.situationsC.systemsD.methods57.A.vocabularyB.cultureC.grammarD.literature58.A.wideB.similarC.separateD.unique59.A.kept outB.turned downC.help backD.left behind60.A.surprisinglyB.individuallyC.equallyD.regular61.A.extraB.traditionalC.basicD.regular62.A.AlthoughB.BecauseC.UntilD.Unless63.A.restoredB.absorbedC.prohibitedD.withdrawn64.A.wastingB.focusingC.exploitingD.sharingIV.Reading ComprehensionDirections:Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-Cream taster?Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice cream. Just ask John Harrison, an “Official Taste Tester”for the past 21 years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a product’s quality. During his career Harrison has been responsible for approving large quantities of the sweet ice cream –as well as for developing over 75 flavors (味道).Some people think that it would be casy to do this job; after all, you just have to like ice cream, right? No –there’s more to the job than that, says Harrison, who has a degree in chemistry. He points out that a dairy or food –science degree would be very useful to someone wanting a career in this “cool”field.In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses 60 ice-cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about 12 F. Harrison explains, “You get more flavor from warmer ice cream, which is why some kids like to stir it, creating ice-cream soup.”While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance. “Tasting begins with the eyes,”he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attractive and asks himself, “Does the product have the colour expected from that flavor?”Next it’s time to taste!Continuing to think up new ideas、try out new flavors、and test samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison busy but happy –working at once cool job.65.what is John Harrison’s job?A.An official.B.An ice-cream taster.C.A chemist.D.An ice-cream manufacturer.66.According to John Harrison, to be qualified in the “cool field”, it is helpful to .A.keep a diary of workB.have a degree in related subjectsC.have new ideas every dayD.find out new flavors each day67.What does Harrison do first when testing ice cream?A.He stirs the ice cream.B.He examines the colour of the ice cream.C.He tastes the flavor of the ice cream.D.He lets the ice cream warm up.68.Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?A.Tasting with EyesB.Flavors of Ice CreamC.John Harrison’s LifeD.One Cool Job(B)(You may read the questions first.)69.The Fresh Water series at 9 PM .A.explores the lakes, rivers and the creatures in themB.is devoted to the freshwater creatures in the worldC.explains the relationship among inhabitants on the earthD.focuses on the deepest river on the planet70.The phrase “stow away”most probably means“”A.hide secretlyB.talk excitedlyC.operate easilyD.guide successfully71.A mystery story adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel will be shown on .A.BBC1B.BBC2C.ITV1D.Channel 4(C)Mail carriers will be delivering some good news and some bad news this week.The bad news: Stamp prices are expected to rise 2 cents in May to 41 cents, the Postal Regulatory Commission announced yesterday. The good news: With the introduction of a “forever stamp,”it may be the last time Americans have to use annoying 2-or 3-cent stamps to make up postage diffcrences.Beginning in May, people would be able to purchase the stamps in booklets of 20 at the regular rate of a first-elass stamp. As the name implies, “forever stamps”will keep their first-class mailing value forever, even when the postage rate goes up.The new “forever stamp”is the United States Postal Service’(USPS)answer to the complaints about frequent rate increases. The May increase will be the fifth in a decade. Postal rates have risen because of inflation (通货膨胀),competition from online bill paying, and the rising costs of employee benefits, including healthcare, says Mark Saunders, a Spokesman for USPS.The USPS expects some financial gain from sales of the “forever stamp”and the savings from not printing as many 2-or 3-cent stamps. “It’s not your grandfather’s stamp,”says Mr. Saunders. “It could be your great-grandchildren’s stamp.”Other countries, including Canada, England, and Finland use similar stamps.Don Schilling, who has collected stamps for 50 years, he’s interested in the public’s reaction. “This is an entirely new class of stamps,”Mr. Schilling says. He adds that he’ll buy the stamps because he will be able to use them for a long period of time, not because they could make himrich-the volume printed will be too large for collectors. “We won’t be able to send our kids to college on these,”he says, laughing.The USPS board of governors has yet o accept the Postal Regulatory Commission’s decision, but tends to follow its recommendations. No plans have been announced yet for the design of the stamps.72.The main purpose of introducing a “forever stamp”is .A.to reduce the cost of printing 2-or 3-cent stampsB.to help save the consumers’cost on first-class mailingC.to respond to the complaints about rising postal ratesD.to compete with online bill paying73.By saying “It could be your great-grand children’s stamp”, Mr Saunders means that forever stamps .A.could be collected by one’s great-grandchildrenB.might be very precious in great-grandchildren’s handsC.might have been inherited from one’s great-grandfathersD.could be used by one’s great-grandchildren even decades later74.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.The investment in forever stamps will bring adequate reward.B.America will be the first country to issue forever stamps.C.The design of the “forever stamp”remains to be revealed.D.2-or 3-cent stamps will no longer be printed in the future.75.What can be concluded from the passage?A.With forever stamps, there will be no need to worry about rate changes.B.Postal workers will benefit most form the sales of forever stamps.C.The inflation has become a threat to the sales of first-class stamps.D.New interest will be aroused in collecting forever stamps.(D)The traditional tent cities at festivals such as Glastonbury may never be the same again. In a victory of green business that is certain to appeal to environmentally-aware music-lovers, a design student is to receive financial support to produce eco-friendly tens made of cardboard that can be recycled after the bands and the crowds have gone home.Major festivals such as Glastonbury throw away some 10,000 abandoned tents at the end ofevents each year. For his final year project at the University of the West of England, James Dunlop came up with a material that can be recycled. And to cope with the British summer, the cardboard has been made waterproof.Taking inspiration from a Japanese architect, who has used cardboard to make big buildings including churches, Mr Dunlop used cardboard material for his tents, which he called Myhabs.The design won an award at the annual New Designers Exhibition after Mr Dunlop Graduated from his product design degree and he decided to try to turn it into a business.To raise money for the idea, he toured the City’s private companies which fund new businesses and found a supporter in the finance group Mint. He introduced his idea to four of Mint’s directors and won their support. Mint has committed around £500,000 to MyHab and taken a share of 30 per cent in Mr Dunlop’s business. The first Myhabs should be tested at festivals this summer, before being marketed fully next year.Mr Dunlop said that the design, which accommodates two people, could have other uses, such as for disaster relief and housing for the London Olympics.For music events, the cardboard houses will be ordered online and put up at the sites by the Myhab team before the festival-goers arrive and removed by the company afterwards, They can be Personalized and the company will offer reductions on the expense if people agree to sell exterior (外部的)advertising space.The biggest festivals attract tens of thousands of participants, with Glastonhury having some 150,000 each year. Altogether there are around 100 annual music festivals where people camp in the UK. The events are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious.76.“Eco-friendly tents”in paragraph 1 refer to tents .A.economically desirableB.favorable to the environmentC.for holding music performancesD.designed for disaster relief77.Mr Dunlop established his business .A.independently with an interest-free loan from MintB.with the approval of the City’s administrationC.in partnership with a finance groupD.with the help of a Japanese architect78.It is implied in the passage that .A.the weather in the UK. Is changeable in summerB.most performances at British festivals are given in the open airC.the cardboard tents produced by Mr Dunlop can be user-tailoredD.cardboard tents can be easily put up and removed by users79.The passage is mainly concerned with .A.an attempt at developing recyclable tentsB.some efforts at making full use of cardboardsC.an unusual success of a graduation projectD.the effects of using cardboard tents on music festivals(E)Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each80.There were the older jazz musicians who hung around our house when I was young. I saw how much they practiced, how serious they were about their art. I knew then I had to work just as hard if I wanted to succeed. Of course, my father inspired me a lot, and many teachers took the time to81.Yes. We’ve done such a poor job with music education because, as a society, we haven’t maintained the kind of education that a true artist and musician needs. Young people haven’t been able to equate romance and talent with music. For instance, most of the people who make it in the music industry today have to look good. How they sound is secondary. Sarah Vaughan, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald —those big, romantic queens of jazz music wouldn’t make it in today’s82.Around the would people make music that, if you listen carefully to it, sounds a little like the cadence of their language. I’d call it folk music. When I’m away from home, I make a point of’s on the radio.83.The same music is on the radio all over the world, and the American sound is overwhelming. Even the pop music that’s produced and created in foreign countries has that American beat, that underscore of funk. As a musician, I’m not interested in hearing recycled versions of the same genre over and over. Any music that doesn’t have a development section just isn’t interesting to me.84.The music press has so much to introduce these days, and jazz is just a small fraction of it. Because some people are intimidated by jazz, they don’t cover it unless it’s a big name. New jazz musicians don’t get much of break. A lot of editors don’t say anything about jazz these days unless it’s Marsalis. That’s a shame. What VH1 is doing with their Save the Music campaign is phenomenal. They’re getting all these instruments out to needy kids. It’s the kind of thing all networks should be doing.第Ⅱ卷(共45分)I.TranslationDirections::Translate the following sentences into English using the words given in the brackets.1.他们的新房子离学校很远。
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经典推荐:考官级口语写作9分范文资料超级大汇总(史无前例数百篇)真题汇总:2007-2017年十一年雅思写作task2考题汇总2007年1月6日The world of work is changing rapidly. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.2007年1月13日Some people think universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace in the future. Others think the true function of the universityis to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What do you think are the main functions of a university?2007年1月20日Some people say the government should pay for the health care and education, but others say that it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2007年2月3日Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?2007年2月10日Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology is now replacing their functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年3月3日Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2007年3月10日With the increase in the use of mobile phones andcomputers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?2007年3月22日Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets, etc. However, other people think that is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.2007年3月31日People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on an individual and the society as a whole?2007年4月14日The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?2007年4月21日Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do youthink are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?2007年4月28日Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2007年5月12日Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighborhood or teaching sports to children) To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年5月19日Computers are increasingly used in education. In which areas do you think are computers more important and in which areas are teachers more important?2007年6月2日Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries Why is this the case? Is it a positive development?2007年6月9日Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?2007年6月16日In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年6月28日The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?2007年7月7日In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today’s world, which system is appropriate?2007年7月14日In the last, lecture lectures were used as a way ofteaching large numbers of student, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年7月21日As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年7月26日Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年8月11日It is known to all that the technological and scientific advances have made greater changes to therange and quality of our food. Some people regard it as an improvement while others believe that the change is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.2007年8月16日The consumption of the resources on the earth is increasing at an alarming rate and above a dangerous level.What are the causes of this? What can be done to reduce it?2007年8月18日Some people think that we should invent a new language for international communication. Do the benefits of this outweigh the problems?2007年8月25日Some people say that it is the responsibility of individuals to save money for their own care after they retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年9月1日Some people think that studying in a college or university is the best way for students to prepare for their future career. But others think they should leave school as soon as possible to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2007年9月8日The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars?2007年9月20日Many countries spend a lot of money in art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others saymoney is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.2007年9月22日Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following three: 1. All costs are paid by the government. 2. All costs are paid by the student. 3. All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation. Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?2007年10月6日Today’s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?2007年10月13日Some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities when they look for an employee. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development?2007年10月20日Some people think it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What’s your opinion? Do you think the advantagesoutweigh the disadvantages?2007年10月25日Some people think the only purpose of prison is to punish crime. Others think it has other functions. Discuss the two views and give your opinions.2007年11月3日The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年11月17日Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, some people think there are lots of negative effects for children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?2007年11月24日Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than the positive effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2007年12月1日We have entered a throw-away society and fill the environment with rubbish. What are the causes and what are your solutions?2007年12月8日Many people believe that main aim for university education is help graduates to find better job, while some people believe that university education has wider benefit for individual and society.Discuss both view and give your opinion.2007年12月15日Today, it is common that TV news programmes show the images of disasters and violence to the public. Discuss the reasons and the effects on the individual and the society.。
2007年新目标英语作文Absolutely, here's a detailed 800-word essay in English, designed to fulfill your requirements. The essay focuses on the topic of the impact of technology on education, a relevant subject that allows for considerable exploration:---。
The Impact of Technology on Education。
In the modern era, technology has become an integralpart of our daily lives. From smartphones to computers, technology surrounds us, influencing how we communicate, work, and even learn. This rapid technological evolutionhas had a profound impact on education, transforming traditional classrooms and reshaping the way students acquire knowledge. This essay explores how technology has changed education, the benefits it brings, and the challenges it presents.Technological Advancements in Education。
One of the most significant changes technology has brought to education is the digitalization of learning materials. In the past, students relied on textbooks and physical resources to study, but today, much of that information is available online. E-books, online articles, and educational videos have replaced traditional materials, providing students with access to a vast repository of knowledge at their fingertips. This shift has made learning more convenient and flexible, allowing students to study from virtually anywhere.Furthermore, technology has facilitated new forms of learning, such as virtual classrooms and online courses. Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and Khan Academy offer a wide range of courses on various subjects, allowing students to learn at their own pace. This flexibility is especially valuable for those who may not have the means to attend traditional schools or who need to balance work and education.The Benefits of Technology in Education。
全国2007年4月高等教育自学考试综合英语(二)试题课程代码:00795Ⅰ.语法、词汇。
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择一个正确答案,并填入答题纸相应位置。
(本大题共25小题,每小题1分,共25分)Complete each of the following sentences with the most likely answer.(25 points)1. Nowadays some mothers still play ______ big part in the lives of their grown-upchildren.A. /B. aC. theD. an2. It’s much braver to ask questions than to suppress your questions and become deadened _______the world around you.A. ofB. inC. onD. to3. The decorator suggested that he ______ up a screen on the window to let in fresh air and keep out flies.A. fixB. fixedC. fixesD. fixing4. Since she was trapped in a lift for about two hours a year ago she ______ to get back into one.A. doesn’t dareB. didn’t dareC. hasn’t daredD. hadn’t dared5. He has been sitting at the table for several hours, _______ considerably more wine than is good for his health.A. drinksB. drankC. drinkingD. to drink6. “Shall I turn on the television for you?”“No, thanks. I’d rather not ______ television tonight.”A. watchB. to watchC. watchingD. for watching7. The eldest son ______ an outsider when he talks about providing for his old and sick parents.A. seemsB. looks likeC. sounds likeD. appears8. It is estimated that the price of a personal computer ______ by an average of 25% a year since 1990.A. fellB. had fallenC. is fallingD. has fallen9. On a quiet weekend one ______ by the noise of the home interior decoration of one’s neighbours.A. annoysB. is annoyedC. annoyedD. annoying10. If you had listened to me, you ______ in such great trouble now.A. wouldn’t beB. would not have beenC. won’t beD. won’t have been11. Peter planned to convert his house into three flats, ______ two bedrooms, aliving-room, a kitchen and a bathroom.A. every one consisted ofB. all consisting inC. each consisting ofD. one consisted in12. ______ been so many people on a diet as today.A. More than ever before have thereB. In the past there have neverC. Never before there haveD. Formerly there had never13. In the operation two armed robbers were killed and ______ were captured.A. restB. othersC. the restD. the other14. The director was told that he had finally got the ______ to film Moment in Peking.A. promiseB. offerC. agreementD. permission15. We had a marvelous holiday; only the last two days were slightly ______ by the bad weather.A. damagedB. spoiledC. ruinedD. wasted16. I kept the little girl ______ till her parents returned home.A. the companyB. the companionC. companyD. companion17. Typing all in capital letters is generally considered as impolite, because it ______ shouting.A. equals toB. equatesC. is equalD. is equivalent to18. Cathy doesn’t care about what she eats, but she is very ______ about what she wears.A. particularB. caringC. carelessD. demanding19. His offer took me completely ______.A. with surpriseB. of surpriseC. by surpriseD. to surprise20. Students of the Foreign Languages Department should ______ themselves with international affairs.A. be concernedB. concernC. get involvedD. involve21. We are going to the pier to see a friend ______. He is sailing for Europe.A. ofB. offC. awayD. out22. Shoppers have a great _______ toward impulsive buying.A. temptationB. attractionC. desireD. tendency23. In many ______, parents might unintentionally wrong their children.A. examplesB. occasionsC. casesD. ways24. The art exhibition was well designed ______ the disarrangement of a few pieces of photos.A. exceptB. besidesC. in addition toD. except for25. I am afraid your paper is not closely related ______ the topic given.A. toB. ofC. withD. aboutⅡ.完形填空。
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[ti:][ar:][al:][by:][00:08.00]College English Test-Band six[00:11.28]Part III Listening Comprehension[00:14.89]Section A[00:16.75]Directions: In this section,[00:19.92]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:22.43]and 2 long conversations.[00:24.73]At the end of each conversation,[00:26.92]one or more questions will be asked about[00:29.32]what was said. Both the conversation and the questions[00:33.15]will be spoken only once.[00:35.34]After each question there will be a pause.[00:38.62]During the pause, you must read the four choices[00:42.23]marked A), B), C) and D), and decide[00:46.71]which is the best answer.[00:48.79]Then mark the corresponding letter on[00:51.52]Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.[00:56.61]Now let's begin with the 8 short conversations.[01:02.65]11. W: Jim, you are on the net again![01:07.90]When are you going to get off? It's time for the talk show.[01:12.16]M: Just a minute dear! I'm looking at a new jewelry site.[01:16.10]I want to make sure I get the right gift for mom's birthday.[01:20.23]Q: What is the man doing right now?[01:37.33]12. W: I have never seen you[01:41.04]have such confidence before in the exam![01:43.67]M: It's more than confidence![01:45.53]Right now I feel that if I get less than an A,[01:48.81]it will be the fault of the exam itself.[01:51.90]Q: What does the man mean?[02:08.57]13. W: Just look at this newspaper![02:12.95]Nothing but murder, death and war![02:16.34]Do you still believe people are basically good?[02:19.73]M: Of course, I do! But newspapers[02:22.68]hardly ever report stories about peace and generosity.[02:26.73]They are not news![02:28.80]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[02:45.55]14. M: Tom must be joking when he said[02:50.59]he plans to sell his shop and go to medical school.[02:54.09]W: You are quite right! He's just kidding![02:56.93]He's also told me time and time again[03:00.21]he wished to study for some profession[03:02.83]instead of going into business.[03:05.13]Q: What will Tom probably do according to the conversation?[03:22.51]15. W: I hear your boss has a real good impression of you,[03:29.29]and he is thinking about giving you two more days off each month. [03:33.56]M: I hope not. I'd rather get more work hours ,[03:36.83]so I can get enough bucks to help out my two kids at college. [03:41.32]Q: What does the man truly want?[03:58.33]16. M: I heard you took a trip to Mexico last month.[04:04.01]How did you like it?[04:05.55]W: Oh, I got sick and tired of the hotels[04:08.83]and hotel food! So now I understand the thing:[04:13.31]East, west, home's best![04:17.47]Q: What does the woman mean?[04:32.66]17. W: I'm worried about Anna.[04:37.80]She's really been depressed lately.[04:40.53]All she does is staying in her room all day.[04:43.70]M: That sounds serious![04:45.78]She'd better see a psychiatrist at the counseling center.[04:50.15]Q: What does the man suggest Anna do?[05:06.52]18. M: I could hardly recognize[05:11.66]Sam after he got that new job![05:13.96]He's always in a suit and tie now.[05:16.48]W: Yeah. He was never liked that in college.[05:19.97]Back then, he went around in old T-shirts and jeans.[05:24.46]Q: What do the speakers say about Sam?[05:42.63]Now you will hear the two long conversations.[05:46.45]Conversation One[05:48.53]M: Hi, Ann! Welcome back! How was your trip to the States? [05:54.11]W: Very busy. I had a lot of meetings,[05:58.05]so, of course, I didn't have much time to see New York.[06:02.41]M: What a pity! Actually, I have a trip there myself next week. [06:06.69]W: Do you? Then take my advice, do the well-being[06:11.39]in the air program. It really works.[06:14.45]M: Oh, I read about that in a magazine.[06:16.86]You say it works?[06:18.05]W: Yes, I did the program on the flight to the States,[06:21.45]and when I arrived in New York,[06:24.07]I didn't have any problem, no jet lag at all.[06:28.12]On the way back, I didn't do it, and I felt terrible.[06:33.04]M: You're joking![06:34.13]W: Not at all, it really made a lot of difference.[06:37.85]M: En. So what did you do?[06:40.70]W: Well, I didn't drink any alcohol or coffee,[06:44.63]and I didn't eat any meat or rich food.[06:47.91]I drink a lot of water, and free juice,[06:51.19]and I ate the meals on the well-being menu.[06:54.58]They're lighter. They have fish, vegetables, and noodles, [06:59.39]for example, and I did some of the exercises in the program. [07:03.77]M: Exercises? On a plane?[07:06.39]W: Yes. I didn't do many, of course,[07:09.67]there isn't much space on a plane.[07:12.19]M: How many passengers do the exercises?[07:14.93]W: Not many.[07:16.57]M: Then how much champagne did they drink?[07:19.08]W: A lot! It was more popular than mineral water.[07:22.69]M: So, basically, it's a choice.[07:24.77]Mineral water and exercises, or champagne and jet lag.[07:28.92]W: That's right! It's a difficult choice.[07:33.73]Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation[07:38.55]you have just heard.[07:40.41]19. Why did the woman go to New York?[07:59.16]20. What does the woman say about the well-being[08:03.75]in the air program?[08:19.58]21. What did the woman do to follow the well-being menu? [08:39.66]22. What did the woman say about other passengers?[08:59.60]Conversation Two[09:02.30]W: Morning. Can I help you?[09:05.48]M: Well, I' m not really sure.[09:07.77]I' m just looking.[09:08.98]W: I see. Well, there's plenty to look at it again this year. [09:13.24]I'm sure you have to walk miles to see each stand. [09:16.85]M: That's true.[09:17.72]W: Er..., would you like a coffee?[09:19.91]Come and sit down for a minute, no obligation. [09:22.75]M: Well, that's very kind of you, but…[09:25.27]W: Now, please. Is this the first year[09:28.22]you've been to the fair, Mr...[09:30.08]M: Yes, Johnson, James Johnson.[09:32.71]W: My name's Susan Carter.[09:34.67]Are you looking for anything in particular,[09:37.19]or are you just interested in computers in general? [09:40.25]M: Well, actually, I have some specific jobs in mind. [09:43.97]I own a small company, we've grown quite dramatically [09:47.80]over the past 12 months,[09:49.00]and we really need some technological help to [09:51.73]enable us to keep on top of everything.[09:54.25]W: What's your line of business, Mr. Johnson?[09:57.20]M: We're a training consultancy.[09:59.39]W: I see. And what do you need “to keep on top”? [10:03.87]M: The first thing is correspondence.[10:06.28]We have a lot of standard letters and forms.[10:08.90]So I suppose we need some kind of word processor. [10:12.07]W: Right. Well, that's no problem.[10:15.36]But it may be possible for you to get a system[10:18.53]that does a lot of other things[10:20.28]in addition to word processing.[10:22.14]What might suit you is the MR5000.[10:26.73]That's it over there! It's IBM compatible.[10:30.12]M: What about the price?[10:32.62]W: Well, the MR5000 costs 1 050 pounds.[10:38.64]Software comes free with the hardware.[10:41.48]M: Well, I'll think about it. Thank you.[10:45.20]W: Here's my card. Please feel free to contact me. [10:49.79]Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation [10:54.60]you have just heard.[10:57.12]23. Where did the conversation take place?[11:16.64]24. What are the speakers talking about?[11:35.72]25. What is the man's line of business?[11:54.49]Section B[11:56.67]Directions: In this section,[12:01.05]you will hear 3 short passages.[12:04.22]At the end of each passage,[12:05.97]you will hear some questions.[12:07.94]Both the passage and the questions[12:10.13]will be spoken only once.[12:12.64]After you hear a question,[12:14.39]you must choose the best answer from the four choices [12:18.00]marked A), B), C) and D).[12:22.37]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 [12:26.75]with a single line through the centre.[12:29.81]Passage One[12:32.22]The new year always brings with the cultural tradition [12:36.92]of new possibilities.[12:38.89]We see it as a chance for renewal.[12:41.73]We begin to dream of new possible selves.[12:45.23]We design our ideal self or an image[12:49.06]that is quite different from what we are now.[12:51.79]For some of us, we roll at dreamy film in our heads[12:56.17]just because it's the beginning of a new year.[12:58.79]But we aren't serious about making changes.[13:02.51]We just make some half-hearted resolution[13:05.35]and it evaporates after a week or two.[13:08.53]The experience makes us feel less successful[13:12.24]and leads us to discount our ability[13:15.08]to change in the future. It's not the changes impossible [13:19.90]but that it won't last unless our resolutions[13:23.29]are supported with plans for implementation.[13:26.57]We have to make our intentions manageable[13:29.52]by detailing the specific steps[13:32.04]that will carry us to our goal.[13:34.33]Say your goal is to lose weight by dieting[13:38.38]and cutting off sweets.[13:40.56]But one night you just have to have a cookie.[13:44.06]And you know there's a bag of your favorites[13:46.91]in the cupboard. You want one, you eat two,[13:51.39]you check the bag and find out[13:53.91]you've just shot 132 calories. You say to yourself,[13:59.16]“What the hell!” and polish off the whole bag.[14:02.11]Then you begin to draw all kinds of[14:05.61]unpleasant conclusions about yourself.[14:09.00]To protect your sense of self,[14:11.07]you begin to discount the goal. You may think--[14:15.24]"Well, dieting wasn't that important to me[14:18.40]and I won't make it anyhow.”[14:20.92]So you abandon the goal and return to your bad habits. [14:26.72]Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage[14:31.42]you have just heard.[14:33.93]26. What do people usually wish to do[14:39.29]at the beginning of a new year?[14:54.88]27. How can people turn their new year's resolutions[15:00.56]into reality?[15:15.43]28. Why does the speaker mention[15:20.03]the example of sweets and cookies?[15:37.66]Passage Two[15:39.85]25 years ago, Ray Anderson,[15:43.90]a single parent with a one-year-old son[15:46.19]witnessed a terrible accident[15:48.60]which took place when the driver of a truck[15:51.22]ran a red light and collided with the car of Sandra Drinkins. [15:56.14]The impact of the collision killed Sandra instantly.[15:59.54]But her three-month-old daughter[16:01.83]was left trapped in the burning car.[16:03.91]While others looked on in horror,[16:06.42]Andersen jumped out of his vehicle[16:08.83]and crawled into the car through the shadowed rear window [16:12.22]to try to free the infant. Seconds later,[16:16.49]the car was enclosed in flames.[16:19.66]But to everyone's amazement,[16:22.07]Andersen was able to pull the baby to safety.[16:25.67]While the baby was all right, Andersen[16:28.41]was seriously injured. Two days later he died.[16:33.55]But his heroic act was published widely in the media. [16:37.59]His son was soon adopted by relatives.[16:40.88]The most remarkable part of the story unfolded only last week. [16:46.02]Karen and her boyfriend Michael were looking[16:49.40]through some old boxes[16:50.93]When they came across some old newspaper clippings. [16:54.54]“This is me when I was a new born baby.[16:57.61]I was rescued from a burning car.[16:59.79]But my mother died in the accident,”explained Karen.[17:03.62]Although Michael knew Karen's mother[17:05.81]had died years earlier,[17:07.67]he never fully understood the circumstances[17:10.29]until he skimmed over the newspaper article.[17:13.68]To Karen's surprise,[17:15.87]Michael was absorbed in the details of the accident.[17:18.82]And he began to cry uncontrollably.[17:22.21]Then he revealed that the man that pulled Karen[17:25.82]from the flames was the father he never knew.[17:29.54]The two embraced and shed many tears,[17:32.49]recounting stories told to them about their parents.[17:37.41]Questions29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.[17:43.65]29. What happened twenty-five years ago?[18:01.79]30. What does the speaker say about Michael's father?[18:20.82]31. Why did Michael cry uncontrollably[18:25.84]when he skimmed over the newspaper article?[18:42.66]Passage Three[18:45.71]Americans suffer from an overdose of work.[18:49.87]Regardless of who they are or what they do.[18:53.15]Americans spend more time at work[18:55.34]than that any time since World War II.[18:58.41]In 1950,the US had fewer working hours[19:03.16]than any other industrialized country.[19:06.12]Today, it exceeds every country but Japan[19:09.07]where industrial employees load 2155 hours a year[19:15.41]compared with 1951 in the US[19:19.79]and 1603 in the former West Germany.[19:24.93]Between 1969 and 1989, employed Americans[19:30.29]add an average of 138 hours to their yearly work schedules.[19:35.97]The workweek has remained above 40 hours.[19:39.37]But people are working more weeks each year.[19:43.09]Specifically pay time off holidays, vacations,[19:48.33]sick leave shrank by 50% in the 1980s.[19:53.47]As corporations have experienced stiff competitions[19:57.59]and slow in growth of productivity,[19:59.77]they have pressed employees to work longer.[20:03.60]Cost-cutting lay-offs in the 1980s[20:06.88]reduce the professional and managerial runs,[20:10.16]leaving fewer people to get the job done.[20:13.12]In lower paid occupations[20:16.07]where wages have been reduced,[20:18.26]workers have added hours in overtime[20:20.99]or extra jobs to preserve their living standard.[20:24.38]The government estimates that more than 7 million people hold a second job. [20:29.85]For the first time,[20:32.25]large numbers of people say they want to cut back[20:34.87]on working hours even it means earning less money.[20:38.81]But most employers are unwilling to let them do so.[20:42.96]The government which has stepped back from its traditional role[20:47.01]as a regulator of work time[20:49.52]should take steps to make shorter hours possible.[20:53.96]Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.[21:00.53]32. In which country do industrial employees[21:06.32]work the longest hours?[21:22.23]33. How do employed Americans manage to work more hours?[21:42.96]34. Why do corporations press their employees[21:48.43]to work longer hours according to the speaker?[22:05.90]35. What does the speaker[22:09.07]say many Americans prefer to do?[22:25.20]Section C[22:27.72]Directions: In this section,[22:30.67]you will hear a passage three times.[22:33.51]When the passage is read for the first time,[22:36.36]you should listen carefully for its general idea.[22:39.42]When the passage is read for the second time,[22:42.48]you are required to fill in the blanks numbered[22:45.32]from 36 to 43 with the exact words[22:49.04]you have just heard. For blanks numbered[22:52.43]from 44 to 46 you are required[22:55.38]to fill in the missing information.[22:58.23]For these blanks, you can either use the exact words [23:01.94]you have just heard or write down the main points[23:05.01]in your own words. Finally, when the passage[23:08.83]is read for the third time, you should check[23:11.56]what you have written.[23:13.81]Now listen to the passage.[23:16.87]Nursing, as a typically female profession,[23:21.14]must deal constantly with the false impression[23:23.98]that nurses are there to wait on the physician.[23:27.48]As nurses, we are licensed to provide nursing care only. [23:32.74]We do not have any legal[23:34.26]or moral obligation to any physician.[23:37.76]We provide health teaching, assess physical[23:41.26]as well as emotional problems,[23:43.88]coordinate patient-related services,[23:46.29]and make all of our nursing decisions based upon[23:49.13]what is best or suitable for the patient.[23:52.41]If, in any circumstance,[23:54.93]we feel that a physician's order[23:56.90]is inappropriate or unsafe,[23:59.96]we have a legal responsibility to question[24:02.59]that order or refuse to carry it out.[24:06.31]Nursing is not a nine-to-five job with every weekend off. [24:11.01]All nurses are aware of that before they enter the profession. [24:15.16]The emotional and physical stress, however,[24:18.00]that occurs due to odd working hours[24:20.41]is a prime reason for a lot of the career dissatisfaction. [24:25.33]It is sometimes required that we work overtime,[24:28.94]and that we change shifts four or five times a month. [24:33.42]That disturbs our personal lives,[24:36.16]disrupts our sleeping and eating habits,[24:39.01]and isolates us from everything[24:41.52]except job-related friends and activities.[24:45.13]The quality of nursing care[24:46.99]is being affected dramatically by these situations.[24:50.82]Most hospitals are now staffed by new graduates,[24:54.53]as experienced nurses[24:56.72]finally give up trying to change the system.[25:00.55]Consumers of medically related services[25:03.50]have evidently not been affected enough yet[25:06.78]to demand changes in our medical system.[25:10.28]But if trends continue as predicted,[25:13.67]they will find that most critical hospital care[25:16.85]will be provided by new, inexperienced,[25:21.00]and sometimes inadequately trained nurses.[25:26.30]Now the passage will be read again.[25:29.03]Nursing, as a typically female profession,[25:33.40]must deal constantly with the false impression[25:36.36]that nurses are there to wait on the physician.[25:40.08]As nurses, we are licensed to provide nursing care only. [25:45.32]We do not have any legal[25:46.97]or moral obligation to any physician.[25:50.25]We provide health teaching, assess physical[25:54.07]as well as emotional problems,[25:56.38]coordinate patient-related services,[25:59.22]and make all of our nursing decisions based upon[26:02.39]what is best or suitable for the patient.[26:05.56]If, in any circumstance,[26:08.40]we feel that a physician's order[26:10.04]is inappropriate or unsafe,[26:12.89]we have a legal responsibility to question[26:15.73]that order or refuse to carry it out.[26:19.23]Nursing is not a nine-to-five job with every weekend off. [26:24.92]All nurses are aware of that before they enter the profession. [26:29.73]The emotional and physical stress, however,[26:32.68]that occurs due to odd working hours[26:35.09]is a prime reason for a lot of the career dissatisfaction. [26:40.11]It is sometimes required that we work overtime,[26:44.27]and that we change shifts four or five times a month. [27:52.59]That disturbs our personal lives,[27:55.43]disrupts our sleeping and eating habits,[27:57.94]and isolates us from everything[28:00.13]except job-related friends and activities.[28:04.02]The quality of nursing care[28:06.53]is being affected dramatically by these situations.[28:10.65]Most hospitals are now staffed by new graduates,[28:14.58]as experienced nurses[28:16.77]finally give up trying to change the system.[29:35.84]Consumers of medically related services[29:38.36]have evidently not been affected enough yet[29:41.03]to demand changes in our medical system.[29:44.09]But if trends continue as predicted,[29:47.04]they will find that most critical hospital care[29:50.10]will be provided by new, inexperienced,[29:53.49]and sometimes inadequately trained nurses.[31:26.61]Now the passage will be read for the third time.[31:31.75]Nursing, as a typically female profession,[31:35.80]must deal constantly with the false impression[31:38.42]that nurses are there to wait on the physician.[31:42.03]As nurses, we are licensed to provide nursing care only. [31:47.61]We do not have any legal[31:48.93]or moral obligation to any physician.[31:52.53]We provide health teaching, assess physical[31:56.14]as well as emotional problems,[31:58.77]coordinate patient-related services,[32:01.06]and make all of our nursing decisions based upon[32:03.80]what is best or suitable for the patient.[32:07.08]If, in any circumstance,[32:09.59]we feel that a physician's order[32:11.56]is inappropriate or unsafe,[32:14.84]we have a legal responsibility to question[32:17.36]that order or refuse to carry it out.[32:21.08]Nursing is not a nine-to-five job with every weekend off. [32:25.89]All nurses are aware of that before they enter the profession. [32:29.93]The emotional and physical stress, however,[32:32.67]that occurs due to odd working hours[32:35.40]is a prime reason for a lot of the career dissatisfaction. [32:40.21]It is sometimes required that we work overtime,[32:43.83]and that we change shifts four or five times a month. [32:48.31]That disturbs our personal lives,[32:51.15]disrupts our sleeping and eating habits,[32:54.10]and isolates us from everything[32:56.18]except job-related friends and activities.[33:00.12]The quality of nursing care[33:02.09]is being affected dramatically by these situations.[33:06.02]Most hospitals are now staffed by new graduates, [33:09.85]as experienced nurses[33:12.04]finally give up trying to change the system. [33:15.64]Consumers of medically related services [33:18.71]have evidently not been affected enough yet [33:22.10]to demand changes in our medical system. [33:25.27]But if trends continue as predicted,[33:28.99]they will find that most critical hospital care [33:32.05]will be provided by new, inexperienced,[33:36.28]and sometimes inadequately trained nurses. [33:42.14]This is the end of listening comprehension.。
A Five-Year Study of File-System MetadataNitin Agrawal University of Wisconsin,Madison nitina@ William J.Bolosky,John R.Douceur,Jacob R.LorchMicrosoft Research{bolosky,johndo,lorch}@AbstractForfive years,we collected annual snapshots offile-system metadata from over60,000Windows PCfile sys-tems in a large corporation.In this paper,we use these snapshots to study temporal changes infile size,file age,file-type frequency,directory size,namespace structure,file-system population,storage capacity and consump-tion,and degree offile modification.We present a gen-erative model that explains the namespace structure and the distribution of directory sizes.Wefind significant temporal trends relating to the popularity of certainfile types,the origin offile content,the way the namespace is used,and the degree of variation amongfile systems,as well as more pedestrian changes in sizes and capacities. We give examples of consequent lessons for designers of file systems and related software.1IntroductionEvery year from2000to2004,we collected snapshots of metadata from over ten thousandfile systems on the Windows desktop computers at Microsoft Corporation. We gathered this data by mass-emailing a scanning pro-gram to Microsoft’s employees,and we had a22%par-ticipation rate every year.Our resulting datasets con-tain metadata from63,398distinctfile systems,6457of which provided snapshots in multiple years.This project was a longitudinal extension of an ear-lier study we performed in1998[9],which was an order of magnitude larger than any prior study offile-system metadata.Our earlier study involved a single capture of file-system metadata,and it focused on lateral variation amongfile systems at a moment in time.By contrast, the present study focuses on longitudinal changes infile systems over afive-year time span.In particular,we study temporal changes in the size, age,and type frequency offiles;the size of directories; the structure of thefile-system namespace;and various characteristics offile systems,includingfile and direc-tory population,storage capacity,storage consumption, and degree offile modification.The contributions of this work are threefold.First,we contribute the collected data set,which we will sanitize and make available for general use later this year.This is the largest set offile-system metadata ever collected,and it spans the longest time period of any sizeable metadata collection.To obtain this data set,contact the Microsoft authors.Second,we contribute all of our research observations, including:•The space used infile systems has increased over the course of our study,not only because meanfile size has increased(from108KB to189KB),but also because the number offiles has increased(from 30K to90K).•Eightfile-name extensions account for over35%of files,and ninefile-name extensions account for over 35%of the bytes infiles.The same sets of exten-sions have remained popular for many years.•The fraction offile-system content created or modi-fied locally has decreased over time.In thefirst year of our study,the medianfile system had30%of its files created or modified locally,and four years later this percentage was22%.•Directory size distribution has not notably changed over the years of our study.In each year,directo-ries have had very few subdirectories and a modest number of entries.90%of them have had two or fewer subdirectories,and90%of them have had20 or fewer total entries.•The fraction offile system storage residing in the namespace subtree meant for user documents and settings has increased in every year of our study, starting at7%and rising to15%.The fraction re-siding in the subtree meant for systemfiles has also risen over the course of our study,from2%to11%.•File system capacity has increased dramatically dur-ing our study,with median capacity rising from 5GB to40GB.One might expect this to cause dras-tic reductions infile system fullness,but instead the reduction infile system fullness has been modest.Median fullness has only decreased from47%to 42%.•Over the course of a single year,80%offile systems become fuller and18%become less full.Third,we contribute a generative,probabilistic model for how directory trees are created.Our model explains the distribution of directories by depth in the namespace tree,and it also explains the distribution of the count of subdirectories per directory.This is thefirst genera-tive model that characterizes the process by whichfile-system namespaces are constructed.§2describes the methodology of our data collection, analysis,and presentation.§3,§4,and§5present our findings on,respectively,files,directories,and space us-age.§6surveys related work,and§7summarizes and concludes.2MethodologyThis section describes the methodology we applied to collecting,analyzing,and presenting the data.2.1Data collectionWe developed a simple program that traverses the di-rectory tree of each local,fixed-diskfile system mounted on a computer.The program records a snapshot of all metadata associated with eachfile or directory,includ-ing hiddenfiles and directories.This metadata includes name,size,timestamps,and attributes.The program also records the parent-child relationships of nodes in the namespace tree,as well as some system configuration information.The program recordsfile names in an en-crypted form.We wrote automated tools that decrypt the file names for computing aggregate statistics,but for pri-vacy reasons we do not look at the decryptedfile names directly,which places some limits on our analyses.In post-processing,we remove metadata relating to the sys-tem pagingfile,because this is part of the virtual memory system rather than thefile system.In the autumn of every year from2000to2004,we dis-tributed the scanning program via email to a large subset of the employees of Microsoft,with a request for the re-cipients to run the program on their desktop machines. As an incentive to participate,we held a lottery in whichYear Period Users Machs FSs 200013Sep–29Sep5396605111,654 20018Oct–2Nov7539936316,022 200230Sep–1Nov7158909115,011 200313Oct–14Nov7436926214,633 20045Oct–12Nov7180872913,505 Table1:Properties of each year’s datasetYear NTFS FAT32FAT Other Total 20007,0152,6961,943011,654 200111,7913,314915216,022 200212,3022,280429015,011 200312,8531,478302014,633 200412,364876264113,505 Total56,32510,6443,853370,825 Table2:File system types in datasetseach scanned machine counted as an entry,with a single prize of a night’s stay at a nearby resort hotel.The spe-cific subset of people we were permitted to poll varied from year to year based on a number of factors;however, despite variations in user population and in other distri-bution particulars,we observed a22%participation rate every year.We scanned desktops rather than servers because at Microsoft,files are typically stored on individual desk-tops rather than centralized servers.We collected the data via voluntary participation rather than random se-lection because the company only permitted the former approach;note that this voluntary approach may have produced selection bias.2.2Data propertiesTable1itemizes some properties of each year’s data collection.The primary collection period ran between the listed start and end dates,which mark the beginning of our emailing requests and the last eligible day for the lottery.Some snapshots continued to trickle in after the primary collection period;we used these in our analyses as well.Table2itemizes the breakdown of each year’s snap-shots according tofile-system type.80%of our snap-shots came from NTFS[27],the mainfile system for operating systems in the Windows NT family;5%from FAT[18],a16-bitfile system dating from DOS;and15% from FAT32[18],a32-bit upgrade of FAT developed for Windows95.Start12345200011,6549502346318200116,0221,833498144-200215,0111,852588--200314,6331,901---200413,505----Total70,8256,5361,32020718 Table3:Number offile systems for which we have snap-shots in the n consecutive years starting with each year. For instance,there are1,852file systems for which we have snapshots from both2002and2003.For some analyses,we needed a way to establish whether twofile-system snapshots from different years refer to the samefile system.“Sameness”is not actually a well-formed notion;for example,it is not clear whether afile system is still the same after its volume is extended. We defined two snapshots to refer to the samefile system if and only if they have the same user name,computer name,volume ID,drive letter,and total space.The need for some of these conditions was not obvious atfirst.For example,we added drive letter because some drives on some machines are multiply mapped,and we added total space so that a volume set would not be considered the same if a new volume were added to the set.Based on this definition,Table3shows the number of snapshots for which we have consecutive-year information.2.3Data presentationMany of our graphs have horizontal axes that span a large range of nonnegative numbers.To represent these ranges compactly,we use a logarithmic scale for non-zero values,but we also include an abscissa for the zero value,even though zero does not strictly belong on a log-arithmic scale.We plot most histograms with line graphs rather than bar graphs because,withfive or more datasets on a sin-gle plot,bar graphs can become difficult to read.For each bin in the histogram,we plot a point(x,y)where x is the midpoint of the bin and y is the size of the bin.We use the geometric midpoint when the x axis uses a log-arithmic scale.We often plot un-normalized histograms rather than probability density functions(PDFs)for two reasons:First,the graphs expose more data if we do not normalize them.Second,because the count offiles and directories perfile system has grown substantially over time,not normalizing allows us to plot multiple years’curves on the same chart without overlapping to the point of unreadability.Whenever we use the prefix K,as in KB,we mean210. Similarly,we use M for220and G for230.2.4Data analysisWe believe that analysis of longitudinalfile system data is of interest to many sets of people with diverse concerns aboutfile system usage.For instance:•developers offile systems,including desktop, server,and distributedfile systems•storage area network designers•developers offile system utilities,such as backup, anti-virus,content indexing,encryption,and disk space usage visualization•storage capacity planners•disk manufacturers,especially those using gray-box techniques to enable visibility into thefile system at the disk level[2]•multitier storage system developersIn each subsection,after discussing ourfindings and what we consider to be the most interesting summaries of thesefindings,we will present some examples of in-teresting implications for the people enumerated above.2.5LimitationsAll our data comes from a relatively homogenous sam-ple of machines:Microsoft desktops running Windows. Since past studies[23,28]have shown thatfile system characteristics can vary from one environment to another, our conclusions may not be applicable to substantially different environments.For instance,our conclusions are likely not applicable tofile system server workloads, and it is unclear to what extent they can be generalized to non-Windows operating systems.It may also be that artifacts of Microsoft policy,such as specific software distributions that are common or disallowed,may yield results that would not apply to other workloads.3Files3.1File count perfile systemFigure1plots cumulative distribution functions (CDFs)offile systems by count offiles.The count of files perfile system has increased steadily over ourfive-year sample period:The arithmetic mean has grown from 30K to90Kfiles and the median has grown from18K to 52Kfiles.The count offiles perfile system is going up from year to year,and,as we will discuss in§4.1,the same holds0 20 40 60 80 1004M 512K 64K 8K 1K 128162C u m u l a t i v e % o f f i l e s y s t e m sFile count (log scale)20002001200220032004Figure 1:CDFs of file systems by file count0 20004000 6000 8000 10000 12000128M 8M 512K 32K 2K 12880F i l e s p e r f i l e s y s t e mFile size (bytes, log scale, power-of-2 bins)20002001200220032004Figure 2:Histograms of files by sizefor directories.Thus,file system designers should en-sure their metadata tables scale to large file counts.Ad-ditionally,we can expect file system scans that examine data proportional to the number of files and/or directo-ries to take progressively longer.Examples of such scans include virus scans and metadata integrity checks fol-lowing block corruption.Thus,it will become increas-ingly useful to perform these checks efficiently,perhaps by scanning in an order that minimizes movement of the disk arm.3.2File sizeThis section describes our findings regarding file size.We report the size of actual content,ignoring the effects of internal fragmentation,file metadata,and any other overhead.We observe that the overall file size distribu-tion has changed slightly over the five years of our study.By contrast,the majority of stored bytes are found in in-creasingly larger files.Moreover,the latter distribution increasingly exhibits a double mode,due mainly to data-base and blob (binary large object)files.Figure 2plots histograms of files by size and Figure 3plots the corresponding CDFs.We see that the absolute count of files per file system has grown significantly over time,but the general shape of the distribution has not0 20 40 60 80 100256M16M 1M 64K 4K 256161C u m u l a t i v e % o f f i l e sFile size (bytes, log scale)20002001200220032004Figure 3:CDFs of files by size200 400 600 800 10001200 1400 1600180064G 8G 1G 128M 16M 2M 256K 32K 4K 512U s e d s p a c e p e r f i l e s y s t e m (M B )Containing file size (bytes, log scale, power-of-2 bins)20002001200220032004Figure 4:Histograms of bytes by containing file size changed significantly.Although it is not visible on the graph,the arithmetic mean file size has grown by 75%from 108KB to 189KB.In each year,1–1.5%of files have a size of zero.The growth in mean file size from 108KB to 189KB over four years suggests that this metric grows roughly 15%per year.Another way to estimate this growth rate is to compare our 2000result to the 1981result of 13.4KB obtained by Satyanarayanan [24].This comparison esti-mates the annual growth rate as 12%.Note that this latter estimate is somewhat flawed,since it compares file sizes from two rather different environments.0 20 40 60 80 100128G 16G 2G 256M 32M 4M 512K 64K 8K 1KC u m u l a t i v e % o f u s e d s p a c eContaining file size (bytes, log scale)20002001200220032004Figure 5:CDFs of bytes by containing file size20040060080010001200140016001800512-1K 4K-8K 32K-64K 256K-512K 2M-4M16M-32M 128M-256M 1G-2G8G-16G 64G-128GContaining file size (bytes, log scale, power-of-2 bins)U s e d s p a c e p e r F S (M B )Figure 6:Contribution of file types to Figure 4(2004).Video means files with extension avi ,dps ,mpeg ,mpg ,vob ,or wmv ;DB means files with extension ldf ,mad ,mdf ,ndf ,ost ,or pst ;and Blob means files named hiberfil.sys and files with extension bak ,bkf ,bkp ,dmp ,gho ,iso ,pqi ,rbf ,or vhd .Figure 4plots histograms of bytes by containing file size,alternately described as histograms of files weighted by file size.Figure 5plots CDFs of these distri-butions.We observe that the distribution of file size has shifted to the right over time,with the median weighted file size increasing from 3MB to 9MB.Also,the distri-bution exhibits a double mode that has become progres-sively more pronounced.The corresponding distribution in our 1998study did not show a true second mode,but it did show an inflection point around 64MB,which is near the local minimum in Figure 4.To study this second peak,we broke out several cate-gories of files according to file-name extension.Figure 6replots the 2004data from Figure 4as a stacked bar chart,with the contributions of video,database,and blob files indicated.We see that most of the bytes in large files are in video,database,and blob files,and that most of the video,database,and blob bytes are in large files.Our finding that different types of files have differ-ent size distributions echoes the findings of other stud-ies.In 1981,Satyanarayanan [24]found this to be the case on a shared file server in an academic environment.In 2001,Evans and Kuenning also noted this phenom-enon in their analysis of 22machines running various operating systems at Harvey Mudd College and Marine Biological Laboratories [11].The fact that this finding is consistent across various different environments and times suggests that it is fundamental.0 20004000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 1600014y1.8y81d 10d 31hr 3.8hr F i l e s p e r f i l e s y s t e mFile age (log scale, power-of-2 bins)20002001200220032004Figure 7:Histograms of files by age0 20 40 60 80 1007.1y 0.9y 41d 5d 15.2hr 2hrC u m u l a t i v e % o f f i l e sFile age (log scale, power-of-2 bins)20002001200220032004Figure 8:CDFs of files by ageThere are several implications of the fact that a large number of small files account for a small fraction of disk usage,such as the following.First,it may not take much space to colocate many of these files with their meta-data.This may be a reasonable way to reduce the disk seek time needed to access these files.Second,a file system that colocates several files in a single block,like ReiserFS [22],will have many opportunities to do so.This will save substantial space by eliminating internal fragmentation,especially if a large block size is used to improve performance.Third,designers of disk usage vi-sualization utilities may want to show not only directo-ries but also the names of certain large files.3.3File ageThis subsection describes our findings regarding file age.Because file timestamps can be modified by applica-tion programs [17],our conclusions should be regarded cautiously.Figure 7plots histograms of files by age,calculated as the elapsed time since the file was created or last modi-fied,relative to the time of the snapshot.Figure 8shows CDFs of this same data.The median file age ranges be-tween 80and 160days across datasets,with no clear trend over time.20002001200220032004% o f f i l e sFigure 9:Fraction of files with popular extensionsThe distribution of file age is not memoryless,so the age of a file is useful in predicting its remaining lifetime.So,systems such as archival backup systems can use this distribution to make predictions of how much longer afile will be needed based on how old it is.Since the dis-tribution of file age has not appreciably changed across the years,we can expect that a prediction algorithm de-veloped today based on the latest distribution will apply for several years to come.3.4File-name extensionsThis subsection describes our findings regarding pop-ular file types,as determined by file-name extension.Al-though the top few extensions have not changed dramat-ically over our five-year sample period,there has been some change,reflecting a decline in the relative preva-lence of web content and an increase in use of virtual machines.The top few extensions account for nearly half of all files and bytes in file systems.In old DOS systems with 8.3-style file names,the ex-tension was the zero to three characters following the single dot in the file name.Although Windows systems allow file names of nearly arbitrary length and contain-ing multiple dots,many applications continue to indicate their file types by means of extensions.For our analy-ses,we define an extension as the five-or-fewer charac-ters following the last dot in a file name.If a name has no dots or has more than five characters after the last dot,we consider that name to have no extension,which we repre-sent with the symbol Ø.As a special case,if a file name ends in .gz ,.bz2,and .Z ,then we ignore that suffix when determining extension.We do this because these are types of compressed files wherein the actual content type is indicated by the characters prior to the compres-sion extension.To understand the typical usage of the file extensions we discuss in this section,see Table 4.Extension Typical Usage cpp C++source code dll Dynamic link library exe Executablegif Image in Graphic Interchange Format h Source code headerhtm File in hypertext markup language jpg Image in JPEG format lib Code librarymp3Music file in MPEG Layer III format pch Precompiled headerpdb Source symbols for debugging pst Outlook personal folder txt Textvhd Virtual hard drive for virtual machine wma Windows Media AudioTable 4:Typical usage of popular file extensionssionsFigure 9plots,for the nine extensions that are the most popular in terms of file count,the fraction of files with that extension.The fractions are plotted longitudinally over our five-year sample period.The most notable thing we observe is that these extensions’popularity is rela-tively stable—the top five extensions have remained the top five for this entire time.However,the relative popu-larity of gif files and htm files has gone down steadily since 2001,suggesting a decline in the popularity of web content relative to other ways to fill one’s file system.Figure 10plots,for the ten extensions that are the most popular in terms of summed file size,the fraction of file bytes residing in files with that extension.Across all years,dynamic link libraries (dll files)contain more bytes than any other file type.Extension vhd ,which is used for virtual hard drives,is consuming a rapidly increasing fraction of file-system space,suggesting that5 10 15 20100806040200% o f f i l e s y s t e m s% of files unwritten (5-percentage-point bins)20002001200220032004Figure 11:Histograms of file systems by percentage of files unwritten0 20 40 60 80 10010080604020C u m u l a t i v e % o f f i l e s y s t e m s% of files unwritten20002001200220032004Figure 12:CDFs of file systems by percentage of files unwrittenvirtual machine use is increasing.The null extension ex-hibits a notable anomaly in 2003,but we cannot investi-gate the cause without decrypting the file names in our datasets,which would violate our privacy policy.Since files with the same extension have similar prop-erties and requirements,some file system management policies can be improved by including special-case treat-ment for particular extensions.Such special-case treat-ment can be built into the file system or autonomically and dynamically learned [16].Since nearly half the files,and nearly half the bytes,belong to files with a few pop-ular extensions,developing such special-case treatment for only a few particular extensions can optimize perfor-mance for a large fraction of the file system.Further-more,since the same extensions continue to be popular year after year,one can develop special-case treatments for today’s popular extensions and expect that they will still be useful years from now.3.5Unwritten filesFigures 11and 12plot histograms and CDFs,respec-tively,of file systems by percentage of files that have not been written since they were copied onto the file sys-0 20 40 60 80 10064K 8K 1K 128162C u m u l a t i v e % o f f i l e s y s t e m sDirectory count (log scale, power-of-2 bins)20002001200220032004Figure 13:CDFs of file systems by directory count tem.We identify such files as ones whose modification timestamps are earlier than their creation timestamps,since the creation timestamp of a copied file is set to the time at which the copy was made,but its modifica-tion timestamp is copied from the original file.Over our sample period,the arithmetic mean of the percentage of locally unwritten files has grown from 66%to 76%,and the median has grown from 70%to 78%.This suggests that users locally contribute to a decreasing fraction of their systems’content.This may in part be due to the increasing amount of total content over time.Since more and more files are being copied across file systems rather than generated locally,we can expect identifying and coalescing identical copies to become in-creasingly important in systems that aggregate file sys-tems.Examples of systems with such support are the FARSITE distributed file system [1],the Pastiche peer-to-peer backup system [8],and the Single Instance Store in Windows file servers [5].4Directories4.1Directory count per file systemFigure 13plots CDFs of file systems by count of di-rectories.The count of directories per file system has increased steadily over our five-year sample period:The arithmetic mean has grown from 2400to 8900directories and the median has grown from 1K to 4K directories.We discussed implications of the rising number of di-rectories per file system earlier,in §3.1.4.2Directory sizeThis section describes our findings regarding direc-tory size,measured by count of contained files,count of contained subdirectories,and total entry count.None of these size distributions has changed appreciably over our sample period,but the mean count of files per directory has decreased slightly.0 20 40 60 80 100 01020 30 40 50C u m u l a t i v e % o f d i r e c t o r i e sCount of contained files20002001200220032004Figure 14:CDFs of directories by file count0 20 40 60 80 100 024 6810C u m u l a t i v e % o f d i r e c t o r i e sCount of subdirectories200020012002200320042004 modelFigure 15:CDFs of directories by subdirectory count Figure 14plots CDFs of directories by size,as mea-sured by count of files in the directory.It shows that al-though the absolute count of directories per file system has grown significantly over time,the distribution has not changed appreciably.Across all years,23–25%of directories contain no files,which marks a change from 1998,in which only 18%contained no files and there were more directories containing one file than those con-taining none.The arithmetic mean directory size has decreased slightly and steadily from 12.5to 10.2over the sample period,but the median directory size has re-mained steady at 2files.Figure 15plots CDFs of directories by size,as mea-sured by count of subdirectories in the directory.It in-cludes a model approximation we will discuss later in §4.5.This distribution has remained unchanged over our sample period.Across all years,65–67%of directories contain no subdirectories,which is similar to the 69%found in 1998.Figure 16plots CDFs of directories by size,as mea-sured by count of total entries in the directory.This dis-tribution has remained largely unchanged over our sam-ple period.Across all years,46–49%of directories con-tain two or fewer entries.Since there are so many directories with a small num-ber of files,it would not take much space to colocate0 20 40 60 80 100 01020 30 4050C u m u l a t i v e % o f d i r e c t o r i e sCount of entries20002001200220032004Figure 16:CDFs of directories by entrycountW i n d o w sP r o g r a m F i l e sD o c u m e n t s a n d S e t t i n g sW i n d o w sP r o g r a m F i l e sD o c u m e n t s a n d S e t t i n g sFiles Bytes% o f f i l e s o r b y t e s2000200120032004Figure 17:Fraction of files and bytes in special subtrees the metadata for most of those files with those directo-ries.Such a layout would reduce seeks associated with file accesses.Therefore,it might be useful to preallocate a small amount of space near a new directory to hold a modest amount of child metadata.Similarly,most direc-tories contain fewer than twenty entries,suggesting using an on-disk structure for directories that optimizes for this common case.4.3Special directoriesThis section describes our findings regarding the usage of Windows special directories.We find that an increas-ing fraction of file-system storage is in the namespace subtree devoted to system files,and the same holds for the subtree devoted to user documents and settings.Figure 17plots the fraction of file-system files that reside within subtrees rooted in each of three spe-cial directories:Windows ,Program Files ,and Documents and Settings .This figure also plots the fraction of file-system bytes contained within each of these special subtrees.For the Windows subtree,the fractions of files and bytes have both risen from 2–3%to 11%over our sam-ple period,suggesting that an increasingly large fraction of file-system storage is devoted to system files.In par-。